Grand River Health Hiring for LPN at Rifle, CO Full Time

This position is eligible for the $7,500 sign-on bonus!

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Med Surg

S TO: Med Surg Director

JOB PURPOSE: To improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

SALARY INFORMATION :

421.00 – $25.05 Dependent on Experience

Shift differentials may apply for eligible positions.

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus (If Eligible)

BENEFITS:

We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Grand River Hospital District benefits include: medical insurance with prescription drug coverage, vision and dental insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, paid time off to cover family illness (sick time), holidays, personal business, vacation and other activities, extended illness benefits, 457 retirement plan with match, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

BASIC FUNCTION: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to swing bed patients. Provides professional nursing care to assigned inpatients. Monitors vital signs, administers medications within their scope of practice and develops swing bed patient care plans in conjunction with physicians and other members of the care team. Provides support to swing bed patients including bandage maintenance, pain management, and ensuring swing bed patients receive adequate rest, fluids, nutrients and planned activates required for swing bed patients. Observes swing bed patients’ progress, records observations in swing bed patient medical records, and updates attending Registered Nurses and physicians directly when necessary. Provides swing bed patient education and advocates for swing bed patients as necessary. The LPN assists in the maintenance of health and the prevention or management of illness, injury and disability. The LPN works as part of a health care team. Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must be a graduate from an approved program in practical nursing. Must possess a currently valid state of Colorado license to practice as an LPN. Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.

Experience: Prefer one-year professional nursing experience in a healthcare setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 3×12

Work Location: In person